Slidell police said they've arrested 10 people in a rash of vehicle burglaries.

Authorities said the arrests came after four incidents involving vehicle break-ins since May. They said almost all of the burglaries happened in the late-night or early-morning hours.

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Investigators said the most recent case happened in the Pinewood subdivision Tuesday when police found Joshua Johnson, 20, pulling on door handles. He admitted that after trying about 50 car door handles, 30 were unlocked.

"This has become the crime of choice for teenagers (and) young adults in their early 20s," Slidell Police Chief Randy Smith said. "The burglars will look for anything of value, such as cellphones, tablets, guns, wallets, GPS units or any other electronic device they can find."

Although police have increased patrols in residential neighborhoods, they said it's extremely hard to catch a burglar in the act.

Citizens are urged to keep a close watch on what's happening in their neighborhoods and report any suspicious activity.